old school listing strategy
While everyone else competes online, the agents who win listings will be the ones who go old school, pick up the phone and show up in person, new contributor John Angelopoulos writes
by John Angelopoulos Feb 17
me vs. we
Today’s real estate agents are not just choosing a brokerage, broker-owner Lori Muller writes. They’re choosing a collaborative community where they can thrive
by Lori Muller Feb 17
broker developer collaboration
In today’s market, collaboration isn’t a luxury. It's leverage. Luxury strategist Peggy Olin teaches you how to co-create opportunities with developers in your market
by Peggy Olin Feb 17
What agents say Compass should do next — in their own words: Intel
Following its acquisition of Anywhere's brands, Compass looms large over real estate. Hundreds of agents and brokerage leaders wrote to Inman Intel to share their hopes, fears and priorities for the year ahead
by Daniel Houston Feb 16
Feeling presidential: Real estate's biggest new hires and moves
Fathom Realty, SERHANT. and other industry brands made moves last week, appointing new presidents and leaders to lead their growth efforts
by Marian McPherson Feb 16
housing affordability
After years of a housing affordability crunch, Congress has weighed in with competing proposals to make homeownership more possible for hopeful buyers
by Christy Murdock Feb 16
Zillow earnings, AI tools, the biggest lie: Inman Top 5
Looking for a quick catch-up on the buzziest stories of the week? Here’s Inman Top 5, the most essential stories, according to Inman readers
by Dani Vanderboegh Feb 13
Housing outlook 2026
Based in part on comments from Zillow executives this week, the housing analyst casts a bearish outlook for the housing market in 2026
by Taylor Anderson Feb 13
agent buy in and brokerage strength
When the balance between agents and brokers is respected, businesses grow, reputations strengthen, careers stabilize and trust compounds, broker-owner Emily Askin writes
by Emily Askin Feb 12
A blueprint for success that doesn't burn you out
Alice Faggi watched Andrew Flachner interview bestselling author Sahil Bloom live at ICNY. The conversation challenged everything she thought she knew about building a successful career
by Alice Faggi Feb 12
Super Bowl ads
Think of every interaction with a client and prospective client as your 30-second commercial, Century 21's Tori Keichinger writes. How will you break through?
by Tori Keichinger Feb 12
leadership lessons for real estate pros
If we want to win in a world where consumers have more information than ever, new Inman contributor Brian Tresidder writes, be the clear, steady professional who elevates the experience
by Brian Tresidder Feb 12
evaluating a real estate brokerage
Choosing a brokerage isn’t about finding the one that promises the most, broker-owner Emily Askin writes. It’s about finding the one that performs when the stakes are highest
by Emily Askin Feb 11
Leadership and real estate agent engagement
When agents love your leadership, believe in your support and see the impact in their businesses, they show up, not because they’re required to, but because they want to, Lori Muller writes
by Lori Muller Feb 11
building real estate success
Darryl Davis interviews Harcourt's Mike Green for his 'Real Estate Unscripted' podcast and finds out why real estate success is rarely accidental
by Darryl Davis Feb 11
Here's how much homebuyer affordability has improved this year
Affordability is improving in 37 out of the 50 most populous metros in the US as rates come down and incomes rise. However, homeownership is still out of reach for most in pricey coastal markets
by Lillian Dickerson Feb 11